Did a 2 1/2 week trip to India in 2002. The X was there so I included New Delhi and Agra (Taj Mahal) and of course family in Kolkatta. But them my favorite part was going to my mostest favorite state Kerala. I rented a houseboat (made of woody stuff - not fiberglass - no motor) - and floating down the backwaters of Kerala. And staying at Periyar Wildlife Park. There were wild elephants there. Saw some of the while hiking - that was an adventure - had to run away when a male elephant decided that he had to sit on the trail we were walking to protect the herd! I will have to send you a picture of an adult and juvenile elephant playing in the water - saw them from a boat we rented.
Sigh... just thinking vacation thoughts always relax me...
